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The
Vermeule Mansion is located in North Plainfield on Greenbrook
Road. Traveling east on Route 22, take the turnoff for Rock
Avenue and proceed to the first stop light. Turn left on
Greenbook Road and proceed to a quarter of a mile to Clinton
Avenue. The Mansion is located on the northwest corner. Parking
is available on the street or the lot available from Clinton
Avenue. Google
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Vermeule
Mansion
- Fleetwood Museum: Art and Photographica which promotes
interest in the art, technology, history, and science of
photo
imaging through artifacts from the last 170 years.
- Vermeule cemetery: the final resting place of the Vermeule
family including members who served in the Revolutionary
and Civil Wars
- Extensive display of music boxes and unique musical
instruments on display
- Perennial garden and playground for children
- Meet "Cornelius Vermeule" in period dress who will
talk
about life on the Vermeule estate during the American
Revolution and how his family supported Gen. George
Washington and our Nation's quest for freedom
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the Vermeule Mansion, return to Green Brook and turn right to
Rock Avenue. Turn right on Rock Avenue and look for the Vermeule
Mundy-House one-tenth of a mile on the left. Parking is available
on the street. Additional parking is available on Sweeney Court on
the west side of the property. Turn left on Green Brook Road then
left on Sweeney Court. Google
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Vermeule-Mundy
House
- Interpreted house tours with historic family histories
- Large collection of historic household artifacts on display
- Local historians will discuss Green Brook's history
- Free brochures and pamphlets describing the area's history
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On the way to the next site, the
Codington Farm House, an interesting stop on the way is
Washington Rock. From
the Vermeule-Mundy House, return to Route 22 and proceed west to
Washington Avenue. Turn right on Washington Avenue (Rt. 529) and
proceed to the top of the mountain to Washington Rock State Park. Parking is available on the
left side of the road across from the park. Google
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Washington
Rock State Park
- Scenic views of New York City and Staten Island
- Facilities are available for picnicking, hiking, and
relaxing
- Rest room available
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the Washington Rock State Park, continue west on Rock Road West
to Warrenville Road (Rt. 651). Turn right and continue through
the center of Warrenville, with its large American Flags, and up
the second mountain to the first stop light. (2 miles). Turn
left on Mt. Horeb Road and drive 3 miles to the Codington House
which is on the right side of the road. There is a red farm
tractor on display in front of the house. Parking is available
in the field behind the house. Google
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Codington
Farmhouse
- Codington genealogy presentation
- Tour of old Mt. Horeb Church graveyard
- Tour & description of farm activities
- Photos of Codington family, house, farm and church
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From
the Codington House, drive back to the stop light at Warrenville
Road (Mt. Bethel Road) and turn left. The Kirch-Ford House is
located on the right side of the road at the intersection with
Reinman Road (1 mile). Parking is available next to the
house. Google
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Kirch-Ford
House
- Guided tours led by
costumed docents
- Craft demonstrations |
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From
the Kirch-Ford House, continue north on Mr. Bethel Road (1 mile)
to the stop light at Mountain View Road. Parking is available
behind the Vincent's King George Restaurant. The Mount Bethel
Meeting House is located at the corner next to the
cemetery. Google
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Mount
Bethel Meeting House
- Guided tours by
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From
the Mount Bethel Meeting House, continue north on King George
Road approximately 2 miles to the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle
Farmstead. Look for the Sunshine Assisted living facility on the
right and the soccer field just to its north. The lane to the
Farmstead is locate just beyond the soccer field. Parking is
available adjacent to the barn. Google
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Kennedy-Martin-Stelle
Farmstead
- Theatre performance by Trilogy Repertory Company based
on the life of Revolutionary War patriot Elias Boudinot
who lived in Bernards Township
- Period music
- Artifacts display and guided tours.
- Children's arts and crafts
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the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead, continue north (1 3/4
miles) on King George Road to the stop light at Valley Road
(King George Road ends). Stay left on Valley to the next stop
light. Continue north on Stonehouse Road (Valley turns to the
west). Continue north on Stonehouse (1 mile) until it ends
at Finley Avenue. Turn right on Finley and continue to the
center of Basking Ridge. The Brick Academy is located just off
South Findley on Oak Street, across from the historic
Presbyterian Church. Google
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Brick
Academy
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Early education displays -
books, photos, etc.
- Artifacts from Lord Stirling’s 18th century plantation
- A salute to local post offices with memorabilia
- Gift shop
- Saturday, 1 PM, guided walking tour of Historic Basking
Ridge Village
- Sunday, 2:30 pm, lecture by archeologist, Richard Veit
on the 18th century Leddell/Frost Forge
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From
the Brick Academy, drive one mile west on Oak Avenue to Mount
Airy Road and turn left. Procedd south on Mount Airy two miles to
Lyons Road and turn right two-tenths of a mile to Church Street.
Turn right on Church Street which becomes Far Hills Avenue (Rt.
512). Look for the US Golf Association Museum on the left. Google
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United
States Golf Association Museum
- Museum admission FREE for this special weekend event
- Personal Tours
- Research question and answer sessions
- Museum gift/souvenir shop on premises
- Dedicated rooms & multimedia exhibits on Ben Hogan, Bob
Jones and Arnold Palmer.
- Hall of Champions with the 13 original USGA championship
trophies and the name of every USGA champion in history
- Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History |
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From
the US Golf Museum, continue west on Far Hills Avenue to Rt.
202. Turn south on Rt. 202 and continue south on Rt. 202/206
keeping to the right. Look for the Jacobus Vanderveer House on
the right side of the road just beyond a cemetery.
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Vanderveer
(Jacobus) House
- Saturday All Day:
Steinhagen Pottery & wheel throwing
demonstrations;
Lady Ellen's Fine Ware Fashions with a discussion
on
fabrics and construction;
Fawn MacNab Seat Weaving demonstrations;
Goodwyfe Michelle will be churning fresh butter
and selling
period style baked goods;
Farmer Mark will demonstrate and discuss the
common
working 18th c. man.
- Saturday 9:30 &11:00 a.m.and 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
"Loyalist" Governor Horatio Sharpe will hold
discussions on
significant pre-revolution
topics.
- Sunday will be the same as Saturday with the addition of
the North River Colonial Dancers
(every two hours) in
period garb. Come learn the dances
and then join in.
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From
the Vanderveer House, continue south on Rt. 202/206 to
Pluckemin. Turn east on Washington Valley Road and continue
through the village of Martinsville and village of Warrenville.
Turn right on Warrenville Road and proceed to Rt. 22. Take Rt.
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